- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lowcountry Connection Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901758Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowcountry Connection Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 46.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowcountry Connection Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks #2 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+169 students YoY
Lowcountry Connection Academy grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+32.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+169 students YoY 450390901758 · Summerville, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
743 enr · 46.4:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Lowcountry Connection Academy grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+32.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lowcountry Connection Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 743
Lowcountry Connection Academy
743 students
What this shows Lowcountry Connection Academy reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowcountry Connection Academy compares
Lowcountry Connection Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46.4:1 | ▲ 224% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 33% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
46.4:1
students per teacher
- 224% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Lowcountry Connection Academy is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowcountry Connection Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowcountry Connection Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sand Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,169 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cane Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,161 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Beech Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,079 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Reeves Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowcountry Connection Academy
How many students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy?
Lowcountry Connection Academy has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), up 169.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Connection Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Connection Academy is 46.4:1, which is 224% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 196% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowcountry Connection Academy?
49.4% of students at Lowcountry Connection Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowcountry Connection Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lowcountry Connection Academy is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowcountry Connection Academy?
Lowcountry Connection Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowcountry Connection Academy rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks #2 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Lowcountry Connection Academy, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.